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The Britannica International School of Shanghai is a private [[international school]] in [[Shanghai]].
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The Britannica International School of Shanghai was founded in 2013 by [[Orbital Education]] headquartered near Manchester in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|last=Orbital|first=Education|url=http://orbitaled.com/|work=Orbital Education|accessdate=29 April 2013|title=Orbital Education}}</ref> Orbital Education is led by [[Kevin McNeany]] who previously founded [[Nord Anglia Education|Nord Anglia]] group.<ref>{{cite web|last=Beckett|first=Francis|title=The New Statesman Profile - Kevin McNeany|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/node/141972|work=New Statesman|accessdate=29 April 2013}}</ref> The school has a diverse population between the ages of 2-18, the campus is a safe and secure environment for all ages with a capacity for 750-800 students.<ref>{{cite web|last=Baker|first=Amy|url=http://thepienews.com/news/orbital-opens-new-school-in-shanghai/|work=The PIE News|accessdate=29 April 2013|title=Orbital opens new school in Shanghai}}</ref>


== History ==
Britannica is unique in Shanghai through its British ownership, management, teaching staff and resourcing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.angloinfo.com/shanghai/directory/listing/shanghai-britannica-international-school-shanghai-8590|title=Britannica International School Shanghai|publisher=[[Angloinfo]]|accessdate=8 June 2016|work=AngloInfo}}</ref>
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The Britannica International School of Shanghai was founded in 2013 by [[Orbital Education]] headquartered near Manchester in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|last=Orbital|first=Education|url=http://orbitaled.com/|work=Orbital Education|accessdate=29 April 2013|title=Orbital Education}}</ref> Orbital Education is led by [[Kevin McNeany]] who previously founded [[Nord Anglia Education|Nord Anglia]] group.<ref>{{cite web|last=Beckett|first=Francis|authorlink = Francis Beckett|title=The New Statesman Profile - Kevin McNeany|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/node/141972|work=New Statesman|accessdate=29 April 2013}}</ref> The Founding Principal was [[Alun Thomas (Headmaster)|Alun Thomas]] BA Dip Ed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parkes|first=Douglas|title=Time Out Family Shanghai interviews: Alun Thomas|url=http://www.timeoutshanghai.com/features/Family-Family_blog/20994/Hot-Seat-Britannicas-Alun-Rees-Thomas.html?fromFamily=1|work=Time Out Shanghai Family|accessdate=28 July 2014}}</ref>

==Leadership==

The Principal is David Goodwin, who was previously Head of School in Beijing, China and in Colombo, Sri Lanka. David graduated in the UK from City University and holds a master's degree in Education from the University of Southampton. He additionally has extensive experience managing top independent schools in the south of England.<ref>{{cite web|last1=STAR|url=http://www.internationalschool.info/britannica-appoints-new-school-principal/|website=STAR magazine|accessdate=4 August 2014|title=Britannica Appoints New School Principal}}</ref> The Founding Principal was [[Alun Thomas (Headmaster)|Alun Thomas]] BA Dip Ed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parkes|first=Douglas|title=Time Out Family Shanghai interviews: Alun Thomas|url=http://www.timeoutshanghai.com/features/Family-Family_blog/20994/Hot-Seat-Britannicas-Alun-Rees-Thomas.html?fromFamily=1|work=Time Out Shanghai Family|accessdate=28 July 2014}}</ref>

==Facilities==
There are three specialist science laboratories and ICT suites, a 300-seat theatre, music room, 2 libraries, an indoor swimming pool, sports hall and field and a spacious dining room.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.angloinfo.com/shanghai/directory/listing/shanghai-britannica-international-school-shanghai-8590|title=Britannica International School Shanghai|accessdate=8 June 2016|work=[[Angloinfo]]}}</ref>

==Curriculum==

The school delivers an enhanced version of the English National Curriculum preparing pupils for [[International General Certificate of Secondary Education|International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE)]] at 16. Essentially this means that in addition to the core curriculum, there is the opportunity for the pupils to study Mandarin and to learn about the Culture, History and Geography of China, and to study other modern languages. Pupils are prepared for the Cambridge University International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and in due course will offer year 12 and 13 students the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (A Level) leading to British and international university entrance.<ref>{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Alun|title=Britannica Shanghai About Us|url=http://www.britannicashanghai.com/Welcome|work=Britannica Shanghai|accessdate=29 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130613235341/http://www.britannicashanghai.com/Welcome|archive-date=13 June 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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Britannica International School, Shanghai is a [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examination]] center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cambridge Exam Centers|url=http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-an-exam-centre/|website=Cambridge English|accessdate=4 August 2014}}</ref>


==Accreditations and Membership==
==Accreditations and Membership==
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*[[Council of International Schools]] which helps support the continuous improvement of international education<ref>{{cite web|url=https://directory.cois.org/Profile/Britannica-International-School,-Shanghai-201103|website=Council of International Schools|accessdate=4 August 2014|title=Britannica International School, Shanghai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052719/https://directory.cois.org/Profile/Britannica-International-School,-Shanghai-201103|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Council of International Schools]] which helps support the continuous improvement of international education<ref>{{cite web|url=https://directory.cois.org/Profile/Britannica-International-School,-Shanghai-201103|website=Council of International Schools|accessdate=4 August 2014|title=Britannica International School, Shanghai|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808052719/https://directory.cois.org/Profile/Britannica-International-School,-Shanghai-201103|archive-date=8 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Britannica International School, Shanghai was the first International [[Amateur Swimming Association|ASA]] affiliated Swim School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swimming.org/asa/clubs-and-members/international/|website=British Swimming & The ASA|accessdate=4 August 2014|title=Swim Schools - International}}</ref>
*Britannica International School, Shanghai was the first International [[Amateur Swimming Association|ASA]] affiliated Swim School<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swimming.org/asa/clubs-and-members/international/|website=British Swimming & The ASA|accessdate=4 August 2014|title=Swim Schools - International}}</ref>
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*a [[Cambridge International Examinations|Cambridge International Examination]] center.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cambridge Exam Centers |url=http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/find-a-centre/find-an-exam-centre/ |accessdate=4 August 2014 |website=Cambridge English}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Cambridge schools in China]]
[[Category:International Baccalaureate schools in China]]
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[[Category:Private schools in Shanghai]]
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[[Category:Schools for children of foreign personnel]]

Latest revision as of 17:58, 14 August 2024

Britannica International School Shanghai
Address
1988 Gubei Road

Shanghai
,
China
,
201103
Information
School typeInternational School
Established2 September 2012 (2012-09-02)
FounderOrbital Education
StatusOpened September 2013
PrincipalPaul Farrell
Age2 to 18
Number of pupilsMaximum Capacity 750-800
Websitewww.britannicashanghai.com

The Britannica International School of Shanghai is a private international school in Shanghai.

History

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The Britannica International School of Shanghai was founded in 2013 by Orbital Education headquartered near Manchester in the UK.[1] Orbital Education is led by Kevin McNeany who previously founded Nord Anglia group.[2] The Founding Principal was Alun Thomas BA Dip Ed.[3]

Accreditations and Membership

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The Britannica International School is a member of:

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References

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  1. ^ Orbital, Education. "Orbital Education". Orbital Education. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  2. ^ Beckett, Francis. "The New Statesman Profile - Kevin McNeany". New Statesman. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  3. ^ Parkes, Douglas. "Time Out Family Shanghai interviews: Alun Thomas". Time Out Shanghai Family. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Britannica International School". Council of British International Schools.
  5. ^ "Britannica International School, Shanghai". Council of International Schools. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Swim Schools - International". British Swimming & The ASA. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
  7. ^ "Cambridge Exam Centers". Cambridge English. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
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